Crispy-skinned baked potatoes stuffed with fluffy insides and piled high with melty cheese and delicious toppings—this is comfort food at its best!
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt (for rubbing skin)
🧀 Toppings:
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup cooked beef bacon or turkey bacon (optional)
- 2–3 green onions or chives (chopped)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
🔪 Instructions
1. Bake the Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Scrub potatoes clean and pat dry.
- Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Pierce with a fork a few times.
- Bake for 45–60 minutes until tender inside and crispy outside.
2. Prepare the Filling
- Slice each potato open lengthwise.
- Fluff the inside with a fork.
- Add butter, salt, and pepper.
3. Load Them Up
- Sprinkle generous cheese over the hot potato so it melts.
- Add sour cream and bacon.
- Top with chopped chives or green onions.
4. Optional Extra Melt
- Place loaded potatoes back in oven for 5 minutes for extra gooey cheese.
💡 Tips & Variations
- 🔥 Air fryer option: cook at 200°C for 35–40 minutes
- 🥦 Add steamed broccoli for a healthier twist
- 🌶️ Add jalapeños for spice
- 🍗 Top with shredded chicken for extra protein
- 🧄 Mix garlic butter into the potato for more flavor
🥗 Nutrition (Approx. per potato)
- Calories: 350–500 kcal
- Carbs: 40–50g
- Protein: 10–15g
- Fat: 18–25g
❓ FAQs
Q: Which potatoes are best?
Russet potatoes—they get fluffy inside and crispy outside.
Q: Can I make them ahead?
Bake potatoes in advance, then reheat and add toppings before serving.
Q: How to store leftovers?
Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.